Pediatric RN — Residential Care, Second Shift

Bellefaire JCB; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $36/hour

Health insurance

Education perks: MSW tuition discount

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

EAP support

Fertility coverage

Childcare FSA

Pet insurance

Job summary

Bellefaire JCB is seeking a Registered Nurse to administer and oversee medication administration and participate in the plan of care for clients. The RN will respond to health needs, make referrals, and contribute to clinical documentation in accordance with licensing standards.

Responsibilities include rounds in cottages, health assessments, referrals to pediatricians, patient education, and coordinating with staff to ensure quality care within residential treatment and related programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing school.
• Licensure: Valid Ohio registered Nurse license.
• Experience:Experience working with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Administer and supervise the administration of medication to clients in residential treatment units, transitional living, Monarch School and After School Program within the established guidelines.
• Participate in the implementation of the plan of care for Bellefaire JCB clients.
• Make rounds in cottages and attends to health care needs of clients.
• Make physical assessments of clients, and documents significant findings in the client's record.
• Make appropriate referrals to the pediatrician after screening clients.
• Assist the pediatrician with examining clients in the Health Clinic.
• Teach clients and staff about health care topics and medications.
• Utilize the time log system to document billable hours of direct care.
• Perform medical treatments on clients when indicated (wound care, etc.).
• Orient new staff and trains them on policies and procedures.
• Attend client staffing and treatment team meetings as indicated.
• Assist and trains cottage staff to make appropriate decisions pertaining to the health care needs of clients.
• Note, transcribe, and check orders against Medical Administration Record (MARs) when indicated.
• Contact the physician with abnormal lab results and with emergencies.
• Count narcotics daily and signs the audit sheets for controlled substances.
• Order, receive and distribute routine and Leave of Absence (LOA) medications.

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Bellefaire JCB is seeking a Registered Nurse to administer and oversee medication administration and participate in the plan of care for clients. The RN will respond to health needs, make referrals, and contribute to clinical documentation in accordance with licensing standards.

Responsibilities include rounds in cottages, health assessments, referrals to pediatricians, patient education, and coordinating with staff to ensure quality care within residential treatment and related programs.